05.04.2026
Slay the Spire 2 tops Steam’s March chart with over 5 million copies sold

According to Alinea Analytics, Slay the Spire 2 sold over 5 million copies in March. The game launched in early access on March 5 and has already generated 108 million dollars in revenue on Steam, confidently securing first place by copies sold for the month. Crimson Desert by Pearl Abyss ranked second, selling nearly 2 […]

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05.04.2026
The Mass Effect series is being written to appeal even to those who don’t play games

The series based on the cult franchise Mass Effect, currently being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, aims to attract an audience far broader than just video game fans. Peter Friedlander, head of the television division at Amazon MGM Studios, said in a conversation with The Ankler that he is currently working on reviewing the scripts. […]

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05.04.2026
Amazon greenlights a RoboCop series, but the new executive’s strategy remains unclear

A series reboot of RoboCop has been officially approved by Amazon’s new head of television Peter Friedlander, though Hollywood is still waiting for clarity on his broader vision. More than six months after the former Netflix scripted chief for the U.S. and Canada took over global TV at Amazon, the industry is still trying to […]

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05.04.2026
McDonald’s launches “gamer menu” with an anti-AFK device in Turkey

McDonald’s in Turkey has introduced a unique offer for video game fans — a “Gamer Menu” that comes with a special gadget called the “Anti-AFK Tool.” The “Anti-AFK Tool” is a small robotic arm placed next to a keyboard that periodically presses a specific key (such as a movement key or the spacebar). This simulates […]

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05.04.2026
Top esports matches on April 5: PGS 2026 championship decider and European derby in the LEC

We’ve gathered the top esports matches taking place on April 5. CS2 PGL Bucharest 2026 continues, with Day 2 kicking off. Some teams will move closer to securing playoff spots, while others will face elimination. Today’s match schedule: Broadcast [EN] League of Legends The LEC 2026 Spring Regular Season continues to gain momentum. On Sunday, […]

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05.04.2026
Hint at a new Uncharted, Sony stepping back from PC, full PGL Astana 2026 lineup revealed — news digest for April 4

We’ve prepared a digest of the main news for Players readers for April 4, 2026. Developers hint at a new Uncharted — fans spot a mysterious teaser Full list of participants for PGL Astana 2026 revealed after qualifiers conclude PlayStation Studios removes some references to PC from its website Rare Formula 1 Dragon Ball flag […]

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04.04.2026
NAVI lose to Vitality in LEC 2026 Spring

NAVI lost to Vitality in the LEC 2026 Spring regular season of League of Legends. The match ended with a score of 0:2. After this defeat, Natus Vincere now hold a 2–1 record in their group. The “Born to Win” squad will play their next match on April 11 against Team Heretics. Vitality also have […]

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04.04.2026
FaZe didn’t even attend the tournament, while B8 and FUT won their opening matches at PGL Bucharest 2026

The tournament in Bucharest has kicked off. While it may not be the strongest in terms of participants, it’s still quite an interesting one. The first thing that stands out is the absence of FaZe Clan. The team didn’t attend the event and received a default loss due to their participation in another tournament in […]

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04.04.2026
Rare Formula 1 Dragon Ball flag sold for nearly $80,000

A rare artifact in the history of crossovers between Formula 1 and Dragon Ball has been sold at auction for nearly $80,000. The promotional Dragon Ball Z x McLaren flag from 1990, illustrated and signed by Akira Toriyama (the creator of the Dragon Ball manga), was sold via the F1 Authentics platform as part of […]

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04.04.2026
NAVI return to Teamfight Tactics

The esports club NAVI has returned to Teamfight Tactics. This was announced on the organization’s official website. The new roster includes four Polish players — Simplywojtek, shreddin, Kezman, and Aki. They have been competing on the pro scene since 2021, and their main achievement is a 5th–8th place finish at the Esports World Cup 2025. […]

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